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The Bumble Plod

Name: The Bumble Plod
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

Event Overview

The Bumble Plod is a running and walking event. It takes place on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

The event is held on a private farm, with the course going through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and on dusty tracks. The terrain is described as undulating trail.

The event is open to all abilities and participants can run or walk. The suggested minimum age is 4 years. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The event has a maximum of 100 entrants.

The Bumble Plod starts at the same time as another event called The Bell Plod. The only stated difference between the two events is the medal received at the finish. Participants complete one lap of the course.

The event is part of a weekend of activities from 17-19 July 2026, with the option for camping. Other events on the weekend include various timed challenges and runs on Friday and Saturday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Blandford Forum

Race information

Registration

The Bumble Plod

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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